Q. What does a graphic designer do?

A. A graphic designer creates visual concepts either by hand or by using computer software in order to communicate information/ideas to consumers. A graphic designer is responsible for creating the layout and production design for applications like reports, advertisements, magazines, brochures, etc.

Q. Is graphic design a good career?

A. With the World Wide Web growing, graphic design has become a sought after career option. Graphic design as a career requires one to have great communication, intuition, intelligence, creativity, as well as technical skill.

Q. What kind of jobs are there for graphic designers?

A. There are many job profiles on which graphic designers are hired. Some of the jobs where candidates with a graphic design degree are hired are listed below:

• Graphic Designer
• Multimedia Artist/Animator
• Art Director
• Industrial/Product Designer
• Film and Video Editor
• Creative Director
• Drafter (Architecture and Engineering)
• Marketing Manager

Q. Do graphic designers get paid well?

A. The salaries offered to graphic designers vary from one firm to the other. Some of the top recruiters in this field are – Graphic Design Inc., IKEA, Vistaprint, Designer Graphics. Average salary packages offered to graphic designers is around Rs 3 lakhs.

Q. Is graphic design in demand?

A. Skills of graphic designers are in high demand. Graphic designers who possess mobile and web technology skills are in much demand. Some of the popular job profiles in which graphic designers are hired are listed below:

• Flash Animator
• Layout Designer
• UI Designer
• Graphic Designer
• Web Developer
• SEO Consultant
• Content Management System specialist

Q. What are the popular companies that hire graphic designers?

A. There are many companies that hire graphic designers. As per Payscale.com, top recruiters for the profile of graphic designers are Graphic Design, Inc., Designer Graphics and IKEA.

Companies hiring Graphic Designers

 Average Salary Offered (in Rs)

Graphic Design, Inc.

 Three lakhs

Designer Graphics

 3.66 lakhs

IKEA

 2.24 lakhs

Vistaprint Inc

 2.10 lakhs

Decathlon Group

 3.36 lakhs

Deloitte

 5.50 lakhs

Accenture

 4.32 lakhs

EY (Ernst & Young)

 7.27 lakhs

Q. Do I need to be good at drawing to become a graphic designer?

A. Candidates are informed that a major part of the graphic design job profile is such that aspirants do not need to draw by hand. Thus, in order to excel in this field, it is not mandatory to be good at drawing. On a typical workday, graphic designers need to use art/graphics to enhance as well as promote a product, enterprise and the likes.

Q. How do I get a graphic design job?

A. Candidates can get a graphic design job by pursuing formal education in this sphere. After that, one can take up an internship at an organisation to refine their skills in this field as well as understand the work culture of this field. After this, candidates can apply for a full time or part-time job in the field of graphic design.

Q. Can you become a graphic designer without a degree?

A. Although pursuing formal education and getting a degree is the ideal way to make a career in the field of graphic design. But candidates can also become graphic designers by pursuing short term courses or diploma in the field of graphic design. Thus, it is possible that one becomes a graphic designer without going through the usual degree route.

Q. How long does it take to become a graphic designer?

A. Usually, graphic design courses offered by colleges at the undergraduate level are of four years duration. On the other hand, postgraduate level courses in graphic design are of two years duration.

Q. Can I learn graphic design on my own?

A. No, it is necessary that students take admission in a good design school to pursue a course in graphic design. In order to make a mark in this field, one needs to have a good foundation in the history, theory as well as the practical application of graphic design. Candidates can learn the basics of graphic design from a good design school and thereafter keep on refining their skills from other available resources.